The Real Number: 2%–4% of the Purchase Price

In Southern Utah, buyer closing costs typically run between 2% and 4% of the purchase price. On a $400,000 home, that's $8,000 to $16,000 on top of your down payment. The exact number depends on your loan …

The Inspection Report Is Not a Renegotiation — Unless You Let It Become One

You accepted an offer. The buyer scheduled the inspection. The report came back and now you are looking at a 30-page document with 47 line items, a handful of photos that make your home look like …

Concessions Are Back — And They Are Not a Sign of Weakness

During the 2020 to 2022 market frenzy, seller concessions almost disappeared. Buyers were waiving inspections, paying over asking, and covering their own closing costs without a second thought. That market is gone. In 2026, Cedar City buyers are …

Gerardo Lopez | RE/MAX Properties

Getting your offer accepted is a milestone, but it is not the finish line. Between acceptance and closing, there are roughly 30 to 45 days of due diligence, financing, and paperwork that determine whether the deal actually closes. Here is what to expect at each …